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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team takes off for its performance during an open house event on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2014.

THUNDER PERFORMANCE

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team takes off for its performance during an open house event on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 8, 2014.

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